Can you elaborate on the philosophical concept of Maya as explained through the analogies in Chapter 26?

Chapter 26 presents the philosophical concept that the manifest universe is an illusion, or Maya. To explain this, it uses several analogies. The world is compared to a city reflected in a mirror, which appears to exist but is not truly there. It is also likened to a dream that feels real but dissolves upon waking. A key analogy mentioned is that of mistaking a rope for a snake, garland, or stick due to ignorance of its true nature. Similarly, the world appears real due to ignorance of our true Self. This chapter teaches that this entire illusory world-spread has no independent place outside the Self and dissolves with true knowledge granted by the Sadguru.